Deepwater celebrates community and volunteer groups Around one hundred people attended Deepwater’s first Community & Volunteer Expo on Saturday May 10, with Deepwater Hall chair Mary Hollingworth declaring the event “a stellar success”. Originally conceived as a showcase of work by the Deepwater Sewing & Quilting Group, the expo quickly grew into a whole-community event with representatives from almost every local volunteer group and community organisation in attendance. The Sewing & Quilting group displayed a wide selection of their work including quilts, babies’ clothes, knitted jumpers and decorative items. The group has met weekly for more than twenty years, and…
The Deepwater School of Arts Hall is hosting a Community & Volunteer Expo on Saturday May 10 to raise awareness of the village’s many not-for-profit groups and other organisations. Most of Deepwater’s groups will have members available throughout the day to provide information and answer questions about their group. The expo will also feature a display of work by the Deepwater Sewing & Quilting Group, and a free sausage sizzle provided by the Deepwater Progress Association. Organisations appearing in the expo include art and craft groups, sports clubs, charities, churches, emergency services and more. Hall committee member and Progress secretary,…
With the Australian federal election approaching, voters in the Glen Innes region are encouraged to plan ahead and understand their options for casting their vote. Polling day is set for Saturday, 3rd May, with polling places open from 8 am to 6 pm. Early Voting Options For those unable to vote on polling day, early voting is available either in person or by post. Early in-person voting in Glen Innes will take place at: Uniting Church Hall Glen Innes70 Macquarie Street Early voting hours are: Saturday, 26 April – 9 am to 4 pm Monday, 28 April to Thursday, 1…
Global solar business ib vogt has held the first round of community information sessions for the proposed solar farm north of Deepwater. Senior Development Manager, Terry Daly, led discussion about the project, outlining the scope and design as well as fielding questions from local residents. Sessions were held on Thursday 30th January at the Highlands Hub in Glen Innes and the Deepwater School of Arts Hall. The Deepwater session attracted more than 20 people. The proposed solar farm would see approximately 240,000 solar panels installed on a 1,000 acre site, spread across 3 different properties. The facility would also include…
The Deepwater Tennis Club is holding a fundraising ball at the end of November, with proceeds going towards equipment and renovations at the club. Club president Chris McIntosh said there had not been a similar event in Deepwater for some time and the “Tennis Ball” would be a great opportunity for locals to get dressed up and have a fun night out, while supporting their local community. “Our club is really active, especially considering the size of the town, and our new committee is looking for ways to ensure our club continues to thrive. We have a long list of…
